Voyager 1 is on a journey that will outlast civilizations, outlive the Sun’s familiar neighborhood, and eventually drift into ...

Science fiction has long speculated about the possibility of first contact with an alien species from a distant world and how we might be able to communicate with them. But what if we simply don’t ...

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks with CNN's Dana Bash about "never-before-seen files" on UFOs released by the FBI and the Pentagon last week. "Given the testimonies we have heard delivered in ...

The Pentagon's release of files might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.

Assuming intelligent aliens know how to harvest energy from stars, would humanity be able to spot these high-level structures? Reading time 3 minutes Assuming aliens do physics like us but are ...

In a world easily startled by sensationalism, Tyson offers a cool, gentle voice of reason amid the unchecked fascination with alien visitation.

South by Southwest 2024 features over a dozen space-related talks and even more otherworldly-themed film and music showcases. While the brightest minds prepare for the upcoming events, we took it upon ...

To travel between solar systems, a spacecraft would need extremely sophisticated – if not impossible – technology.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It's the perfect ...

Scientists are listening in on sperm whale conversations and studying Earth's strangest microbes to prepare humanity for ...

Steven Spielberg returns to alien storytelling with Disclosure Day, a global thriller exploring what happens when humanity learns we are not alone. It is a premise that feels distinctly Spielbergian.